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Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:01:39 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.12015 First to the Field Trial Concepts Announcedhttp://afschem.com/2015-first-to-the-field-trial-concepts-announced/
http://afschem.com/2015-first-to-the-field-trial-concepts-announced/#commentsFri, 20 Mar 2015 16:01:39 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1946We are proud to announce our 2015 Concepts for our First to the Field Platform! Introducing these concepts is Jason Hackbart, C.C.A. Agronomist from our Manly, IA location. First to the Field is Asmus Farm Supply’s product evaluation platform, where we partner with growers to trial innovative products and practices on their […]

]]>We are proud to announce our 2015 Concepts for our First to the Field Platform! Introducing these concepts is Jason Hackbart, C.C.A. Agronomist from our Manly, IA location.

First to the Field is Asmus Farm Supply’s product evaluation platform, where we partner with growers to trial innovative products and practices on their farms. Since 2013, the goal of First to the Field is to evaluate beyond a simple bushels per acre analysis. We strive to illustrate the whole story, by following our trials form start to finish throughout a growing season, and evaluating the products worth in that manner.

]]>http://afschem.com/2015-first-to-the-field-trial-concepts-announced/feed/0Agronomy Update- Nitrogen Managementhttp://afschem.com/agronomy-update-nitrogen-management/
http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-nitrogen-management/#commentsFri, 13 Mar 2015 20:21:29 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1942 Welcome to another issue of AFS Agronomy Updates. Spring fever has officially hit the Asmus geography, and many growers are picking up product, preparing planting and starter units, and discussing final agronomic decisions for the coming growing season. This makes our video for this week relevant for many growers! Our video will cover the […]

]]> Welcome to another issue of AFS Agronomy Updates. Spring fever has officially hit the Asmus geography, and many growers are picking up product, preparing planting and starter units, and discussing final agronomic decisions for the coming growing season. This makes our video for this week relevant for many growers! Our video will cover the following topic:

Nitrogen Management

This week’s episode features Cody Wirtjes, C.C.A. Cody is our Plant Nutrition Agronomist from the Rake location. In this update, he will answer the following questions:

Common Questions of the Week
“When Should I apply my Nitrogen Source?”
“What are the Pros and Cons of different Application Methods?”
“What Tools are Available to help me make Nitrogen Rate Decisions?”

Click on the link provided below to watch our video! If you have any topics that you would like to see in upcoming Agronomy Updates, email Anna Balvance. her email address is anna@afschem.com

Recently, Asmus Farm Supply became a dealer of ClimatePro and 360 Yield Center products and services. If you are interested in learning more about these services, such as their nitrogen management tools, please contact your AFS Agronomist today!
Hope you’re enjoying the weather!
Asmus Farm Supply

]]>http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-nitrogen-management/feed/0Agronomy Update- Soybean Herbicideshttp://afschem.com/agronomy-update-soybean-herbicides/
http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-soybean-herbicides/#commentsFri, 06 Mar 2015 15:35:20 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1938Greetings, and welcome to the AFS Agronomy Update! Starting this week, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information every Friday! This week’s video will cover the following topic: Soybean Pre-Plant and Pre-Emerge Herbicides This week’s episode features two Agronomists, Kevin Adolph and Eric Winters, from our Fulda, MN […]

Greetings, and welcome to the AFS Agronomy Update! Starting this week, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information every Friday! This week’s video will cover the following topic:

Soybean Pre-Plant and Pre-Emerge Herbicides

This week’s episode features two Agronomists, Kevin Adolph and Eric Winters, from our Fulda, MN location! In this update, they answer the following common questions:

Common Questions of the Week

“How can I combat resistant and troublesome weeds in my soybean crop?”

“How much rain needs to fall before my herbicide is activated?”

“I’ve had a major problem with (blank) weed- what’s the best chemistry to use?”

Click on the link provided below to watch our video! If you have any topics that you would like to see in upcoming Agronomy Updates, email Anna Balvance. her email address is anna@afschem.com

]]>http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-soybean-herbicides/feed/0Agronomy Update- Cover Cropshttp://afschem.com/agronomy-update-cover-crops/
http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-cover-crops/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 17:11:56 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1935This week’s Agronomy Update has been published! Watch Bil Schrader, Agronomist from Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, highlight the benefits of this farming practice, as well as share some helpful tips! Interested in watching the entire video from the Cover Crop Meeting on January 27th? Click on the link provided in the information section of […]

]]>This week’s Agronomy Update has been published! Watch Bil Schrader, Agronomist from Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, highlight the benefits of this farming practice, as well as share some helpful tips! Interested in watching the entire video from the Cover Crop Meeting on January 27th? Click on the link provided in the information section of the YouTube Video below!

]]>http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-cover-crops/feed/0Agronomy Update- Neonic Seed Treatmentshttp://afschem.com/agronomy-update-neonic-seed-treatments/
http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-neonic-seed-treatments/#commentsMon, 09 Feb 2015 14:35:20 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1930Greetings, and welcome to the AFS Agronomy Update! Every other week until spring planting, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information. This week’s video will cover the following topic: Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Pollinator Health Common Questions of the Week: “Why are neonic seed treatments under scrutiny from various groups and […]

Greetings, and welcome to the AFS Agronomy Update! Every other week until spring planting, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information. This week’s video will cover the following topic:

Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Pollinator Health

Common Questions of the Week:
“Why are neonic seed treatments under scrutiny from various groups and governmental agencies?””What is the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)?””What can I do in my operation to prevent neonic seed treatment dust off?”

Click above to watch our video! If you have any topics that you would like to see in upcoming Agronomy Updates, email Anna Balvance. Her email address is anna@afschem.com .

]]>http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-neonic-seed-treatments/feed/0Agronomy Update: Episode 1:2http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-episode-12/
http://afschem.com/agronomy-update-episode-12/#commentsFri, 23 Jan 2015 15:50:09 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1924Greetings, and welcome to the second AFS Agronomy Update! Every other week until spring planting, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information. This week’s video will cover the following topic: Winter Corn Rootworm Survival and Mortality Common Questions of the Week: “If my soil gets cold enough, will corn rootworm larvae die?” “It’s been […]

]]>Greetings, and welcome to the second AFS Agronomy Update! Every other week until spring planting, we will be releasing a video to our customers full of relevant agronomy information. This week’s video will cover the following topic:

Winter Corn Rootworm Survival and Mortality

Common Questions of the Week:

“If my soil gets cold enough, will corn rootworm larvae die?”

“It’s been so cold for so long- does this mean I don’t have to apply insecticide this spring?”

Check out our video below! If you have any topics that you would like to see in upcoming Agronomy Updates, email Anna Balvance. Her email address is anna@afschem.com .

Next week on January 27th, Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, IA will be hosting an informational meeting on Cover Crops for our growers, starting at 11:00 a.m. Asmus Farm Supply is proud to provide opportunities such as this one for our growers to learn more about innovative agricultural practices, such as cover crops!
Our meeting will go over the benefits of cover crops, how to apply them, and showcase some of the research on this agricultural product. We have invited two knowledgeable guest speakers to share their Cover Crop knowledge with you- check out their bio’s below!

Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa

“Sarah is the Midwest Cover Crop Research Coordinator for Practical Farmers of Iowa. She helps transfer agronomic research about cover crops through articles, blogs and presentation materials while working to improve the support for cover crop research.”

Justin Fruechte, Milborn Seeds

“Justin Fruechte is the Forage and Cover Crop Specialist at Milborn Seeds in South Dakota. Justin is a lifetime producer of food and fiber, with years of research experience for livestock and meat companies.”

If interested in attending this meeting, please RSVP to Anna Balvance anna@afschem.com or 641-566-3604Space is limited to the first 100 growers to RSVP!!

]]>http://afschem.com/join-us-cover-crop-meeting/feed/0First Agronomy Updatehttp://afschem.com/first-agronomy-update/
http://afschem.com/first-agronomy-update/#commentsFri, 09 Jan 2015 16:18:23 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1914Greetings! Every other week outside of the growing season, Asmus Farm Supply will be producing a short video on the most talked about agronomic topics of the week. This week, we will be discussing the following: Prepay Information Financing Information Rebate Information Common Questions of the Past Week: “With margins narrowing this year, is […]

]]>http://afschem.com/first-agronomy-update/feed/0Benefits of Strip-Tilling Cover Cropshttp://afschem.com/benefits-of-strip-tilling-cover-crops/
http://afschem.com/benefits-of-strip-tilling-cover-crops/#commentsTue, 22 Oct 2013 21:10:03 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1606Strip-tilling has become a great tool to both protect and nourish crop soil during harsh winter months. Instead of doing intensive tilling, which dries the soil more quickly and leads to greater erosion dangers, strip-tilling cuts down the cellulose-rich cover crop and provides a nourishing cover. Turning over the soil in strips also warms the […]

]]>Strip-tilling has become a great tool to both protect and nourish crop soil during harsh winter months.

Instead of doing intensive tilling, which dries the soil more quickly and leads to greater erosion dangers, strip-tilling cuts down the cellulose-rich cover crop and provides a nourishing cover. Turning over the soil in strips also warms the soil, allows for greater oxygen intake, and promotes faster decomposition of organic matter and a much richer topsoil for spring planting.

If you have any questions about strip-tilling or other ways to protect and feed your fields, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Asmus Farm Supply agronomist.

]]>http://afschem.com/benefits-of-strip-tilling-cover-crops/feed/0Get Ready to Hunker Down For a Harsh Winterhttp://afschem.com/get-ready-to-hunker-down-for-a-harsh-winter/
http://afschem.com/get-ready-to-hunker-down-for-a-harsh-winter/#commentsWed, 16 Oct 2013 20:53:57 +0000http://afschem.com/?p=1589Whether you rely on the Farmers’ Almanac or the Old Farmer’s Almanac, predictions for the winter of 2013-2014 are equally daunting – get ready for cold and lots of SNOW. Two years’ worth of drought conditions could come to an end this winter with the forecast of above-average precipitation and below-average temperatures. This winter should […]

Two years’ worth of drought conditions could come to an end this winter with the forecast of above-average precipitation and below-average temperatures. This winter should bring mostly snow for the Midwest through the Great Lakes regions, with a mixture of snow and rain in the Southeast. February should be the stormiest for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, while March is going to bring volatile weather with lots of wind and different precipitation types across the whole country.

Don’t wait to consult with your Asmus Farm Supply representative to ensure you have done all you can to protect your fields for winter and to prepare them for the spring planting season.